2016 Nissan Altima Technical Service Bulletins

323 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Nissan Altima. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10188362Feb 19, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188358Feb 19, 2021Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. NISSAN; PROCEDURE TO CLEAN CVT TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLERS This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB15-013. Refer to the ESM for the fluid cooler cleaning procedure.
• 10188377Feb 12, 2021Suspension. STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10188541Feb 10, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. 2016-2018 NISSAN CONNECT NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE TO RESOLVE SEVERAL ISSUES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on page 9. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10186834Jan 28, 2021Electrical system. NISSAN; THEFT ALARM TRIGGER HISTORY FUNCTION This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB16-008.
• 10186833Jan 27, 2021Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10185451Dec 23, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10180992Sep 30, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM The customer reports a transmission judder (shake, shudder, single or multiple bumps or vibration), AND One of these DTCs is stored:  P17F0 (CVT_JUDDER (T/M INSPECTION))  P17F1 (CVT_JUDDER (C/U INSPECTION)) NOTE:  If a transmission judder (as described above) is not reported, this bulletin does not apply…
• 10177210Jun 4, 2020Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10176204May 11, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. CVT Warranty Extension In an effort to assure customer satisfaction, demonstrate our confidence in continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), and to address customer concerns including those expressed by customers in the class actions, Nissan will extend the warranty coverage on the CVT.
• 10176203May 11, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. CVT Repairs Repair Recommendation: Dealers are advised to use all diagnostic information available in the ESM, TSBs, and ASIST to determine the appropriate repair for a customer’s concern. Nissan recommends CVT assembly replacement be offered whenever diagnostics have led a dealer to determine a belt and pulley sub assembly repair will resolve a customer’s concern and the vehicle time in service or mileage is…
• 10176202May 11, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Dear Nissan Sentra Owner: Thank you for being a Nissan owner. We strive to provide you with an excellent ownership experience that includes confidence in your vehicle’s performance, features and overall reliability. To that end, Nissan is extending the limited warranty covering your continuously variable transmission (CVT) to 7 years/84,000 miles, whichever comes first.
• 10173605Mar 25, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10173601Mar 25, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10173606Mar 13, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10173604Mar 11, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10173599Mar 4, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10172232Feb 4, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10171226Jan 23, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10171221Jan 17, 2020Suspension. CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10171228Jan 8, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008, VEHICLES REGISTERED OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10170017Dec 17, 2019Engine cooling. Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogram California Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign ***** Campaign Summary***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign on approximately 104,221 specific Nissan vehicles identified in Service Comm and currently registered to owners in the state of California to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) in the event that a permanent diagnostic trouble code…
• 10170011Dec 17, 2019Engine cooling. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign on certain specific model year Nissan vehicles (see APPLIED VEHICLES) registered in the state of California. The engine control module (ECM) will be inspected, and reprogrammed if applicable. This service will be performed at no charge to the…
• 10170010Dec 16, 2019Engine cooling. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CALIFORNIA; ENGINE CONTROL MODULE INTRODUCTION Nissan is conducting this voluntary emissions service campaign on certain specific model year Nissan vehicles (see APPLIED VEHICLES) registered in the state of California. The engine control module (ECM) will be inspected, and reprogrammed if applicable. This service will be performed at no charge to the…
• 10167322Oct 31, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. NISSAN; PROCEDURE TO CLEAN CVT TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLERS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167413Oct 30, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. CVT Class Action Owner Notification Attention: Dealer Principal, Sales, Service & Parts Managers In early November, current and former owners and lessees of the following vehicles will receive a postcard from a Settlement Administrator informing them of the terms of a proposed class action that, subject to final court approval, could extend the warranty on the CVT for the following vehicles: 2012-2017 Versa Sedan…
• 10167365Oct 30, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167360Oct 22, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. ENHANCED DIAGNOSTIC LOGIC FOR CVT This bulletin has been superseded by NTB17-039. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167364Oct 8, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. PATHFINDER, ALTIMA, MAXIMA, MURANO AND QUEST; CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10167361Oct 1, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10165775Sep 19, 2019Electrical system. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008 This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10165785Sep 16, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH SERVICE INFORMATION SERVICE INFORMATION The transmission range switch of the APPLIED VEHICLES listed above is now available as a separate service part. If the transmission range switch of an APPLIED VEHICLE is being replaced for any reason, it must be adjusted after its replacement.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 3 for transmission range switch removal, installation, and adjustment.
• 10165784Sep 12, 2019Air bags, Electrical system. DTC B00A0-00 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored And OCS zero point reset cannot be performed (continued on the next page) And The following screen displays: ACTION 1. Check the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit using the ODS Analysis tool software.  Refer to SERVICE PROCEDURE on page 5. HINT: “OCS” may also be referred to as “ODS”. 2. Perform…
• 10165753Sep 11, 2019Engine cooling. 2015-2017 ALTIMA WITH 4-CYL ENGINE; EXHAUST LEAK FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10164647Aug 13, 2019Engine cooling. REMOTE ENGINE START NOT WORKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10162975Jun 21, 2019Equipment. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10162976Jun 14, 2019Equipment. MIL ON WITH DTC P0087, P0101, P0448, OR P2008 IF YOU CONFIRM An applied vehicle has a stored DTC shown in Table A on the next page, AND The ECM part number is shown in Table B, starting on page 3. ACTION First, perform the appropriate diagnostic procedure for the stored code to repair the vehicle according to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), AND Reprogram the ECM after performing the diagnosis and repair.
• 10162640Jun 13, 2019Engine cooling. 2013-2018 ALTIMA AND 2014-2018 ROGUE; ENGINE SUPPORT TOOLS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10162974Jun 4, 2019Engine. ABNORMAL NOISE FROM FRONT ENGINE MOUNT SERVICE INFORMATION A two-piece design front engine mount is currently being used for the Applied Vehicles listed. A single thunk noise may be heard during the first few accelerations of the day from this type of mount, and is considered normal operation. The mount has also been designed with built-in free play that is normal.
• 10161345May 31, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10160183Apr 4, 2019Fuel system. 2016-2018 NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P0171, P0174, P2097, AND/OR P2099 This bulletin applies to Altima vehicles equipped with VQ35 engine only. IF YOU CONFIRM The MIL is ON with one or more of the following Air/Fuel (A/F) Sensor DTCs stored: - P0171 (Fuel Injection System Function) - P0174 (Fuel Injection System Function) - P2097 (A/F SENSOR 1) - P2099 (A/F SENSOR 1) ACTION 1. Perform the appropriate diagnostic…
• 10158428Mar 28, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; WHINE NOISE FROM CVT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a QR25DE (4-cyl) engine. This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158427Mar 28, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158426Mar 28, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. CVT / TCM CALIBRATION DATA ?WRITE? PROCEDURE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158429Mar 20, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. CVT FLUID LEVEL QUICK CHECK GAUGE This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10158431Mar 4, 2019Engine cooling. NISSAN; MIL ON WITH DTC P219A AND/OR P219B STORED This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles equipped with a VK56D gas engine only. SERVICE INFORMATION If the MIL is ON and DTC P219A (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B1) and/or P219B (AIR FUEL RATIO IMBALANCE B2) is stored: - DO NOT replace the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor. - Refer to the applicable Electronic Service Manual (ESM) and follow the diagnostic procedure for DTC…
• 10155159Feb 4, 2019Electrical system. INTELLIGENT KEY BUTTONS INOPERATIVE BUT REQUEST SWITCHES WORK This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10154718Feb 4, 2019Equipment. 2013-2017 ALTIMA AND 2014-2017 ROGUE; 4 CYLINDER WITH DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10153007Jan 29, 2019Engine cooling. NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin does NOT apply to LEAF vehicles and Titan XD vehicles with V8 diesel engine. This bulletin has been amended. See Amendment History on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10153001Jan 29, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin applies only to vehicles equipped with a Telematics Communication Unit (TCU). This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.

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